Huis Ten Bosch, the European waterside theme park, has put the Japanese city of Sasebo on the map.
This amazing recreation of old-world European architecture, complete with windmills and canals, is renowned for its attention to detail and beautiful gardens.
One of the highlights of visiting this charming theme park is its outstanding hotels, which include some of the best in Nagasaki.
Take a look (and book) one of these official Huis Ten Boch hotels for your visit to Japan’s little Holland!
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5 Best Hotels for Huis Ten Bosch: Old European Charm in the Heart of Japan!
Huis Ten Boch is Japan’s biggest theme park and roughly the size of Monaco!
To take in all that this amazing park has to offer will take days, so it is well worth staying at a local hotel and buying a multi-day ticket.
These fine hotels and vacation rentals are either in the Huis Ten Boch theme park or just a footstep away. Many are accessible by boat with dedicated jetties that offer access to the park’s beautiful canals.
Here are the very best hotels for you to enjoy.
1. Huis Ten Bosch Hotel Amsterdam
| Location | 859-3293 Nagasaki, Sasebo, Huis Ten Bosch 7-7 , Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Huis Ten Bosch | Inside the park |
| Nearest airport | Nagasaki Airport (14 miles) |
A visit to old Europe without leaving Japan could only be completed with a stay in this palatial hotel that is fit for any member of the House of Orange.
Hotel Amsterdam, the flagship hotel of Huis Ten Bosch is a luxury hotel offering sumptuous rooms and suites with satellite TV and sofas, that sleep up to eight guests. The large windows in guest rooms and throughout the hotel offer amazing views.
Hotel Amsterdam provides the perfect start to a day exploring the gorgeous grounds of Huis Ten Bosch as it is located inside the theme park grounds.
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You’ll be amazed at the attention to detail in the furnishing and cuisine available. Restaurant A Coeur Ouvert is the hotel’s signature restaurant with a delicious Japanese and Western cuisine menu.
Getting to Hotel Amsterdam is as easy as getting to the park itself. Travel to JR Huis Ten Bosch Train and take the free in-park loop shuttle (15 minutes).
There is also an airport shuttle from Nagasaki Airport. Once at the hotel, you can also rent bicycles to explore the park from the hotel lobby.
2. Huis Ten Bosch Hotel Europe
| Location | Huis Ten Bosch Hotel Europe |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Huis Ten Bosch | 2 km (6-minute drive) |
| Nearest airport | Nagasaki Airport (14 miles) |
Hotel Europe is another of the charming European-style luxury hotels of the Huis Ten Bosch theme park.
This beautiful hotel has an impressive location by the recreated Dutch canals of the theme park.
The waterside setting provides a great view from hotel rooms and suites that accommodate up to four guests in tastefully furnished ensuite rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WI-Fi.
The hotel also boasts several restaurants serving Japanese cuisine (Kissuitei), teppanyaki (Ebisuza), and afternoon tea (Anchors Lounge).
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The luxurious Sheherazade bar is also great for cocktails. Guests can take part in European etiquette classes and wine-tasting sessions offered at the hotel.
This is one of Sasebo’s best hotels, so it’s no surprise that guests may want to explore other Nagasaki sights including Kuroshima Tenshudo, a Catholic church, and Arita Porcelain Park.
3. Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch
| Location | 859-3296 Nagasaki, Sasebo, Huis Ten Bosch 10 Sasebo, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Huis Ten Bosch | At park entrance (1-minute walk) |
| Nearest airport | Nagasaki Airport (14 miles) |
Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch is part of Okura, a luxury Japanese hotel chain.
It has a fairytale hotel located just outside the Huis Ten Bosch theme park, five minutes away from JR Huis Ten Bosch.
The elegant multi-story hotel building is modeled after the famous Amsterdam Central Station in the Netherlands and has a European aristocratic aesthetic throughout.
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Groups of up to five guests can share the stylishly furnished en-suite rooms and suites. All rooms are air-conditioned, with slipper toiletries and Wi-Fi provided.
Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch also boasts hot spring baths, room service, and an in-hotel convenience store for its guests.
There is also fine dining at the hotel with the choice of four restaurants serving Chinese, Western, and teppanyaki-style cuisine.
4. Huis Ten Bosch Forest Villa
| Location | 859-3243 Nagasaki, Sasebo, HuisTenBosch-cho 6, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Self-catering accommodation |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Huis Ten Bosch | At park entrance (1-minute walk) |
| Nearest airport | Nagasaki Airport (14 miles) |
Huis Ten Bosch Forest Villa has a selection of canalside character cottages that are the perfect setting for a family holiday.
The forest setting is delightful, and many of the properties have terraces and balconies with great views of the sweet swans that glide through the canals and central lake.
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Choose from one and two-bedroom duplex cottages that have cozy furnishing and all the basics for an idyllic self-catering stay, including a one-ring burner, refrigerator, and electric kettle.
There is also a restaurant that serves breakfast and other meals. The cottages are pet-friendly and provide leashes, food, and water bowls for dogs.
5. Huis Ten Bosch Nikko Hotel
| Location | 859-3293 Nagasaki, Sasebo, Huis Ten Bosch 7-7, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Self-catering accommodation |
| Book accommodation | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Distance from Huis Ten Bosch | At park entrance (3-minute walk) |
| Nearest airport | Nagasaki Airport (14 miles) |
This luxury resort hotel from the Nikko hotel chain is located a 3-minute walk from the entrance of the Huis Ten Bosch theme park hotel.
It offers delightful 4-star accommodation, in keeping with the classic European architecture of the rest of the park.
The elegant guest rooms are lavishly furnished and can sleep up to 6 people in a range of guestrooms and suites.
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In addition, guests are provided with spa facilities, including in-room massages.
Other services at the hotel include luggage storage and the booking of excursions to leading attractions in Nagasaki.
The hotel restaurants, bars, and tea rooms serve a variety of Western and Japanese foods. A karaoke room is also available.
Rounding Up
With scenery and architecture to rival any European city, Huis Ten Bosch succeeds at providing the Japanese with a taste of an idyllic Europe without the expensive airfare and risk of Paris Syndrome.
These must-visit hotels not only offer great access to Huis Ten Bosch but also the rest of Nagasaki, perfect for a family adventure or a truly romantic escape.
